French Bulldogs, more commonly known as “Frenchies,” are winning the hearts of many. The French Bulldog was named #6 in the American Kennel Club’s Most Popular Dog Breeds in America in 2015. Their growing popularity means there’s a growing number of Frenchies that need help, and that’s where The French Bulldog Rescue Network (FBRN) comes in to save the day.

The FBRN has a dedicated staff, committed volunteers and an ever-expanding network of Frenchie Fans. Together, the FBRN is rehabilitating and rehoming countless Frenchies in the United States and Canada.

We chatted with the FRBN’s Letitia Wallace about the organization, why its fundraisers are so successful and what advice she has for others looking to raise money on YouCaring.

1. Can you tell us about the French Bulldog Rescue Network and your mission?

FBRN’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome French Bulldogs in need from commercial breeding kennels, import brokers, public shelters, private rescue groups, owners or good samaritans. Our organization is composed solely of volunteers who nurture and foster these dogs as well as provide education and training. Our goal is to place healthy and happy French Bulldogs into forever homes.

2. You were able to reach your goal on your most recent campaign for Lyanna and Rhaegar in just 48 hours. What are the biggest factors that helped contribute to your success?

Timeliness and photos. We posted their story as soon as they came into our care and were checked out by our vet. And their pictures showed the public just how sick and pathetic they were. A picture speaks a thousand words!

3. How does the use of social media networks like Facebook benefit the French Bulldog Rescue Network? Do you use social media often to promote your fundraisers?

Facebook is our #1 marketing tool. It allows us to educate fellow Frenchie owners, share our foster dogs’ stories and ask for donations to help care for them, and feature Frenchies available for adoption while promoting adoption over buying from pet stores. Many people don’t realize that you can find purebred dogs in shelters and private rescue organizations, but you can.

And as a nonprofit with limited funds, we have utilized Facebook as a grassroots/word of mouth marketing platform. We have never once paid for sponsor advertising through Facebook, but our meaningful content has netted us almost 300,000 followers. And we have more than 55,000 followers on Instagram, all from sharing foster Frenchie photos.

4. How has utilizing YouCaring to raise funds benefitted the French Bulldog Rescue Network?

We have been able to raise funds fast for foster Frenchies that came to us with issues that required medical care with bills beyond our comfort zone. In addition to Lyanna and Rhaegar, there are many others.

5. What is the most important aspect of fundraising?

One of the most important aspects of raising funds for FBRN is transparency and legitimizing the need. Anyone can kick off a fundraiser. We’ve seen fundraisers out there that are scams, posting stolen photos of other dogs, or fundraisers hosted by people who have claimed tragedy but then turn around and post photos on their personal social sites of things they’ve just went out and purchased with their newly gained funds.

6. What advice would you give to others who are trying to start a fundraiser for their pet?

Share your clear and honest plea with a definitive call to action. When you’re asking strangers for money, you have to appeal to their hearts and let them know exactly how their donation is going to make an impact.

In total, the FBRN has raised more than $20,000 on YouCaring, which has helped save five Frenchies. If you would like to support the French Bulldog Rescue Network, you can in its most recent fundraising effort.

When it comes to giving, Millennials have become quite a big-hearted generation. A Millennial contributes an average of $481 annually to charity, according to Blackbaud’s Next Generation of American Giving report. But they’re donating more than money. Millennials are finding innovative ways to contribute their time, talents and skill sets to awesome causes—and they’re utilizing the power of crowdfunding to propel their efforts. In the first of a multipart blog series, Millennials Making an Impact, we profile a photographer standing up for breast cancer.

Camile Grace

Camile Grace, photographer, Long Island, N.Y.YouCaring Fundraiser: Heart of the WarriorMission: To help women with breast cancer celebrate their bodies, help them heal, remind them they are beautiful and highlight their inner warrior.

Camile Grace is an artist who goes above and beyond to bring life to her photos by telling a powerful story. After her good friend Lisa Mongiello was diagnosed with breast cancer, Camile was committed to finding a way to spread awareness of the disease while also empowering her friend and others struggling with the same fight. She decided to utilize her artistic storytelling skills in a gesture of true compassion. She hosted a Day of Empowerment for breast cancer fighters and survivors in June 2015. Camile offered women who attended the opportunity to get their makeup and hair done so she could take their portraits—all free of charge.

She captured stunning images of the women and realized the next step would be to showcase the photos to honor these cancer survivors, continue providing hope through empowerment and inspire others to contribute to the cause. She started a YouCaring fundraiser to drum up support for the costs associated with an exhibition and to donate to a local nonprofit. Her Heart of the Warrior exhibition was showcased from Jan. 9-31 at BAFFA Art Gallery in Sayville, N.Y., and was mentioned in the New York Times. She kicked off the exhibition with an opening reception filled with live music and raffles, with all proceeds going to an organization dedicated to helping those with breast cancer.

Heart of the Warrior portrait of Lisa by Camile

Camile was kind enough to chat with YouCaring about her campaign, what drives her to give and the different ways Millennials are impacting the world today.

What causes are you particularly moved by?

I am deeply concerned about the amount of breast cancer occurrences on Long Island. It’s very scary to know that 1 out of 6 women will go through this. The odds are daunting. I am moved by poverty in the U.S. We focus so much overseas and don’t focus on our problems right here at home. There are adults and children all over the U.S. who need assistance. It’s an issue that’s entering my consciousness more and more these days.

Why do you think Millennials are so cause-centric?

I think we are cause-centric because we have access to so much more information now in comparison to 30 years ago. We are a generation that has embraced the digital age and are using it to make a mark on the world.

How do you think the digital age has brought about new ways to give back?

I think it’s amazing that we can reach so many people by means of websites like YouCaring. The digital age enabling us to post videos, pictures and updates about the process and immediately put it out there for the world to see is so valuable. I think it gives people insight on the issue at hand. I think we all want to feel like we are part of something. Viewing a video about my Day of Empowerment exhibits what occurred that day and how it profoundly affected these women. Seeing these women go through the journey of that day and hearing their stories helps people to relate and empathize. It’s a very powerful thing.

Why did you pick YouCaring to host your fundraiser?

I picked YouCaring because of the nature of my project. YouCaring supports community in a way that other fundraising websites do not. Crowdfunding has helped decrease my out of pocket costs, which takes some of the pressure off facilitating an artistic fundraising endeavor. I wanted to do something wonderful for these women, and also get the community aware of what’s going on. I think it helped start a conversation on this very real and big issue in my community.

For this campaign, you used your passion for photography to show compassion for others. Are there other ways that you have given back through your art?

I think this has been the most significant way I’ve given back. I photographed an AIDS fundraiser a couple of years ago, which was a phenomenal event.

What prompted you to host a pro-bono Day of Empowerment for breast cancer survivors?

After my friend Lisa was diagnosed with breast cancer at 27 years old, I wanted to find a way to support her through her fight. And when I saw how positively Lisa responded, I decided I wanted to do something to raise awareness and help more women in my community. My main objective with this project is to make women like Lisa feel good about their bodies again, help them heal and remind them they are beautiful and powerful.

Camile’s Day of Empowerment

What inspired you to host a gallery exhibition?

I wanted to host the gallery event to give hope to these women. I wanted them to see the final product. I wanted them to see themselves how I saw them that day—beautiful, even through a devastating time. By having the gallery exhibition, I’ve been able to raise money for Breast Cancer Help Inc., a local organization that runs support groups, reiki, art classes, yoga classes and more for anyone going through cancer. I loved that it was about doing things together, creating through art. I think things like that help lift the spirit, even if it’s for a couple of hours. It’s a couple of hours not thinking about how much your body hurts, but instead, doing something positive.

Yes! They worked hand in hand. YouCaring let people see what I was doing, even if they didn’t donate right then and there. The pitch for my cause was in black and white with photos and video. People were much more excited to be at my fundraising event because of everything they had already seen me doing. Music helped create a celebratory vibe, and the raffles got local businesses involved and talking about it. People love the opportunity to win something. It’s all part of our need for hope. There was more laughter than tears at my opening night. People were inspired to support, inspired to find strength and inspired to celebrate survival instead of mourn the loss of the perfect health or the perfect body.

Camile and Kristen, a Warrior, at the Heart of the Warrior opening reception, BAFFA Art Gallery, Sayville, N.Y.

What have been some of the most inspirational and challenging aspects of the experience?

I had the women participate in a guided meditation and finish sentences such as, “I am…, I love…, I fear…, I feel powerful when…” I recorded everything, so I was able to go back and experience them going through this part of the day. Hearing what they had to say, reflecting on who they are and their journey was one of the most inspirational parts of this project. I found myself choosing and editing the photos that I felt represented them the best based on these statements. I made these quotes the titles of the pieces. A major challenge was making sure each and every woman was comfortable during the photo shoot, as well as comfortable with the photos I presented in the gallery. If I had the slightest doubt, I checked with her first. This is a very sensitive issue and I wanted to make sure I handled it with the utmost care and respect.

What advice would you give other Millennials who want to start an online fundraising campaign for a humanitarian cause?

I would say use everything at your fingertips. YouCaring makes it very easy to do that. Post videos, photos and updates. Link to all social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. People want to see why you are worthy of a donation. They want to feel like they are part of something great. Lastly, pick a cause that you’re heart is really in. If you are invested, others will be too.

Ready to make an impact like Camile has? Brainstorm ways you can tap into your skill set and be a changemaker. Start a free online fundraiser for a cause close to your heart.

One of the most influential generations ever, Millennials have changed the way of the world. They’re not slowing down, especially when it comes to giving back.

Millennials are the first generation to grow up alongside corporate social responsibility (CSR), and time and again, studies have shown they’re passionate about causes and motivated to connect, get involved and contribute to the greater good.

At the end of 2015, Millennials exceeded Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest living generation, and now make up the largest percentage of the professional workforce.

This optimistic and innovative generation was born into a technology-driven world where tasks are completed more efficiently and where social networks connect individuals across the world. With their grasp of social media and its limitless potential, their power to be a voice for causes and shape social trends is enormous.

Eighty-four percent of employed Millennials made a charitable donation in 2015.

Millennials regard their resources, such as time, networks and money, as having equal values, resulting in individuals often going beyond monetary donations as a way to become personally invested in a cause.

When inspired, Millennials share in micro ways, from small donations to short volunteer stints.

Peer influence plays an important part in motivating Millennials to volunteer, donate and raise funds for causes they care about.

Millennials are most likely to get involved with causes when organizations offer a range of volunteer opportunities, from short- to long-term projects, especially those that allow them to lend their knowledge and expertise.

Millennials give to make an impact. They want their contributions to have tangible results and know exactly who and how they helped.

Millennials certainly are making an impact in many ways, including starting their own fundraising campaigns to help others on crowdfunding sites like YouCaring, volunteering with local nonprofits as individuals and as companies, and donating to various charities.

For nonprofits, it’s vital to find new and creative ways to engage them.

Getting Millennials Involved

1. The Power of Peers

As the Millennial Impact Report revealed, Millennials are influenced by the decisions and actions of their peers, especially in the workforce. In fact, 65 percent of employed Millennials said they would be more likely to volunteer if their colleagues also participated. Nonprofits should consider this when seeking Millennial involvement. For example, a nonprofit could encourage group fundraising activities as a way to get an entire office to get involved. Millennials would view this as an opportunity for teambuilding while simultaneously giving back.

2. Stay Transparent

Millennials want transparency and feedback when it comes to trusting a nonprofit, and they want to see tangible results in order to measure their contribution. Nonprofits should aim to be clear in communications by outlining how donations are being utilized. When fundraising on YouCaring, that means outlining where the funds will go in the campaign story and updating the campaign page with progress reports.

3. Establish Emotional Ties

A Millennial’s philanthropic endeavors aren’t fueled by big incentives. Instead, they become involved in nonprofits, both inside and outside of work, for mostly altruistic intentions. In fact, they desire to establish connections with the causes they become involved with. Nonprofits would do well to focus on highlighting the emotional aspects of volunteering rather than providing incentives. For instance, a nonprofit can provide evidence of their success in the form of appealing and intimate narratives. Success stories can be powerful sources of persuasion for the generation that that wants to invest in causes that produce visible and lasting change.

4. New Types of Resources

According to the Millennial Impact Report, 77 percent of those surveyed said they would be more likely to volunteer when their personal skill set served to benefit the cause itself. This further reflects the generation’s hands-on approach to philanthropy. Nonprofits should consider asking Millennials to pledge their time by contributing their knowledge and expertise for certain projects related to the cause or to teach a set of skills as a way to raise funds. Millenials prefer experiences to products, so providing them an opportunity to develop meaningful memories through teaching could be a great way for nonprofits to engage Millennials in a cause for the long run.

Boarding for Good: One Great Way Millennials Are Using YouCaring

To pay tribute to his brother, best friend, and role model, who died of leukemia a few years ago, Jason Sherman took on quite a challenge with his friend Tommy Nisenson. They skateboarded about 400 miles from New York City to New Hampshire in an effort to raise funds for the Eric Sherman Memorial Scholarship Fund. Jason wanted to show that his brother Eric still has a positive impact on others. The money raised goes toward scholarships for other young boys to attend the William Lawrence Camp where Eric, Corey, and Matthew went during their childhood summers. Ambitious and optimistic, Jason and Tommy prove that Millenials are hands-on when it comes to philanthropy.

Elite Daily published a documentary video on the campaign in December 2015.

Stay tuned for our blog series, Millennials Making an Impact, which will profile several other great ways Millennials are using YouCaring to connect, get involved and fundraise for good.

Athletic is hardly enough of an adjective to describe Mino Solomon. Lifting weights for him isn’t about staying in shape—it’s his passion. Mino’s been active all his life and he was never the one to sit still. After finishing college football, he knew he needed another physical and mental challenge. First, it was rock climbing but ultimately CrossFit is what kept his attention.

Unfortunately, life changed quickly and drastically one day in early September 2015. Mino was involved in a weightlifting accident that broke his spine. This immediately caused a loss of sensation from the waist down. Many people would be devastated, defeated and broken, but Mino is determined to be upright and active once again.

Mino’s positive attitude isn’t the only thing that’s keeping him going. He has an amazing community that’s standing behind him and motivating him. His gym, CrossFit Jaakarhu in Austin, Texas, started a YouCaring fundraiser to provide help for the long road to recovery that he has ahead. The campaign, which includes several inspiring videos and has been shared more than 1,200 times via social media, has already raised well over $51,000 to date. In Mino’s words, having this type of community support means everything.

We interviewed Mino and his girlfriend, Sharon Blecker, to see how he is doing, what has made his fundraiser so successful, and how they managed to rally such a supportive community around him.

Sharon Blecker:

How has Mino’s accident affected you?It’s heartbreaking to see a loved one suffer—to sit by and not have the ability to ease their pain and fears. It’s something we are never prepared for, but I’ve found that somehow we find the strength to not only pull through but to smile again. The accident has changed my perspective on life. It has strengthened my faith, increased my gratitude, and made me realize how truly precious our time here is. Every day, I am grateful Mino is still here—that I can hear him laugh, that we can debate with each other, that we can support each other, and love our life together.

It seems like Mino is a very well-liked person. To what do you attribute his popularity?Mino is a rare breed. He is a man full of love, energy, joy, positivity and smart aleck remarks. I think it’s these qualities that make him such a likable guy and a magnet to most.

What was the inspiration behind the “Mino Strong” video you used in your YouCaring fundraising campaign?The video allows everyone to see how awesome the people in our life are. It allows people to see that we are real people, and that is priceless. Mino’s friends had the idea to get everyone who loves and cares about him involved in making a video to remind Mino that he isn’t alone and to make him laugh. I’d say they were incredibly successful.

Our friends in San Francisco really drove the efforts for this video. I was supposed to spread the word to our friends in Texas but did a poor job giving them less than 24 hours to submit their videos, but they did it. That’s how strong Mino’s support group is. We had a lot of people participate, but the big masterminds behind the project were Justin and Kelly.

How has the CrossFit community and your family made an impact on Mino and the fundraiser?The CrossFit community is part of our family. They have supported us from day one. Our gym, CrossFit Jaakarhu, organized an event inviting gyms in Texas and across the U.S. to participate in raising funds for Mino’s recovery. We didn’t ask for this. They came up with the idea and brought it all to life. This speaks to the integrity of the CrossFit community—to the heart of our Karhu community. Karhu, along with other CrossFit gyms, hosted a CrossFit event where athletes were able to donate. It was a fun day we hoped would encourage folks to get active and enjoy physical activity. For Mino, the fundraising was second. His hope was to get folks to enjoy working out and make memories with their community.

Also, my family in Orlando worked very hard in spreading the word of Mino’s accident and recovery at two food truck events. My little cousins baked cookies and were running around asking folks to help Mino get better. It was adorable and so touching to know everyone worked so hard and successfully shared Mino’s story.

How has social media played a role in Mino’s fundraiser?Social media has moved mountains for us. Seeing so many people share Mino’s story and contribute to his fund has been such a humbling experience. It’s a true testament to how kind people are.

Why did you choose YouCaring to host your fundraiser?Mino’s coach, Michael Winchester, found YouCaring. He compared it to other fundraising sites and really saw value in its user-friendliness. It was the right fit for us.

Do you have any advice for others starting a YouCaring campaign?People want to help. YouCaring allows folks to do that and show you how much they care. It can be tough to share so much about a difficult time, but the love and support that it generates is well worth it. Whatever you are dealing with, hang on to hope and allow people to help.

Mino Solomon:

What has made you so passionate about weightlifting?
I have always been active. My entire life I have been the one who couldn’t stand still and had to be doing something. I played football throughout college, and following that I kept working out for my own health and enjoyment. I used to rock climb at an indoor gym back home, and one night I saw their CrossFit classes. I had no idea what it was but I knew I needed to be a part of it. I was like so many—hooked from the start for the physical and mental challenge, competitive nature and, most importantly, the amazing community that has been so vital for me following the injury. Weightlifting and CrossFit are skill-driven challenges where you need to be mentally strong, and it allows you to challenge yourself and improve every day. Olympic lifting especially is such a detailed skill that it was something you can improve a little bit everyday. All of those things made it very attractive to me.

How involved are you in the CrossFit community?
As I mentioned, CrossFit was a game changer for me because of the physical challenge but really more so because of the amazing people you meet and become close with. I have met some truly incredible people through my CrossFit journey and some of my closest friends have come into my life because of CrossFit. The CrossFit community and specifically my CrossFit Jaakarhu family have been there for me every step of the way and have been a rock of support from the start.

I saw the video of you taking your first steps after the accident. Amazing! How did that make you feel?I was able to swing my legs using my hips about 10 weeks ago or so but was still using a weight-supported harness and braces. It was exciting for me to simply be upright and put weight through my legs after spending so much time in a hospital bed. I started physical therapy seven days after the injury and it was a lot of adjusting to simply be able to sit up and stand supported upright. I’m so grateful for all the support of friends and family and even strangers who kept me going during that time. Also to the RIC team who worked extremely hard and patiently to give me the best opportunity to improve, I can’t thank them enough. Also my girlfriend Sharon, who has been with me since the moment it happened and has kept me positive and moving forward.

Do you have any updates you’d like to share?I’m currently back in Austin and back to work. I have a pretty full schedule of rehab in the morning and then to the office and back for another session of rehab or workout at Jaakarhu. I have had some return in both feeling and use through my hips but there is still a ways to go. With the support from so many and hard work and a positive attitude, I believe it will happen.

What does it mean to have so many people rallying around you?To sum it up in a word: everything. I realize how fortunate I am to have such an amazing support group. My family, friends, coworkers and all those who have reached out have truly made the difference for me. There are plenty of hard days, but I know I can do it because of all the positive thoughts and incredible selfless actions of my extended family. I love you all! Step by step, brick by brick, we will overcome the odds. It won’t be the first time.

Ask anyone who was close to Kara Tippetts for words that come to mind when thinking of her and they say things like “love,” “faith,” “courage” and—as one close friend described her—“grace hunter.” Tippetts, a devoted wife and mother of four children, was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after moving to Colorado with her husband and family to plant a church. Throughout her difficult journey thereafter, she continued to spread love, kindness and joy until her death less than three years later.

Keeping her beautiful, compassionate spirit alive was the inspiration for the Kara Tippetts Foundation, created after she passed away in March 2015. The mission of the foundation is to provide financial assistance to those with terminal cancer so, like Tippetts, they can experience every remaining moment to the fullest. Her family launched a YouCaring campaign, Kara Tippetts Foundation—Helping Those With Stage 4 Cancer, which raised enough money to cover all fees related to becoming an official nonprofit. The campaign, which includes several wonderful, heartfelt videos chronicling her journey (see documentary trailer and foundation videos below) continues to raise funds to benefit the first of many cancer patients the foundation will be helping.

We interviewed Dennis Thewlies, brother of Tippetts and founder of the Kara Tippetts Foundation, about his sister, the organization, the steps to becoming a nonprofit and how he utilized YouCaring to fundraise in order to complete the process.

You can read more about Kara’s life at Mundane Faithfulness, a blog run by friends Blythe Hunt, Jacob Stuart, Jill Buteyn and Kara’s husband Jason Tippetts.

Can you tell us about Kara Tippetts?My sister, Kara, lost her battle with breast cancer March 22, 2015. Kara was first and foremost a wife and a mother, and she put her heart and soul into loving her husband, Jason, and their four children well. Kara also loved people. She would talk to anyone and everyone, and made friends wherever she went. Her interest in and love for people went beyond superficial relationships, though. She was passionate about knowing people’s hearts and regularly opened her home and gathered people around her table. She was a firm believer that sharing a meal was a means of building community.

Kara and Jason had moved to Colorado Springs to plant a church, Westside PCA, in early 2012, and she was diagnosed with breast cancer just months later in July 2012. After her diagnosis, her blog, Mundane Faithfulness, where she originally posted about motherhood and living in kindness, became a blog about looking for God’s grace to show up even in the hardest, messiest, ugliest places. It was a window into her life of chemo and church planting, and her struggle to accept her growing cancer as God’s story for her life.

Her readership grew at a rapid pace. In fall 2014, Kara was thrilled to realize a lifelong dream of becoming an author when David C. Cook published her story, The Hardest Peace, which became a bestseller. The company also just recently published another book of hers posthumously, Just Show Up, which she wrote in collaboration with her friend, Jill Buteyn, when she was in hospice.

Kara Tippetts

Why did you decide to start the Kara Tippetts Foundation?In walking through the final stages of cancer with Kara, we saw and experienced the hard times with her, but we also saw the significance of the moments of joy that she was given. She had so much support from family and friends and had opportunities to create so many special memories with her loved ones, even going on some vacations. End stage cancer will look different for everyone, and the needs will differ accordingly, but we would like to be able to offer financial assistance to families that are in that difficult situation, and let the families decide how that money can benefit them best.

The Tippetts on vacation in 2014

What has been your experience utilizing YouCaring to raise funds to become a nonprofit?YouCaring is an easy-to-use website that gives you a platform to get your message out and collect funds in an inexpensive way. It’s been easy for people to share the link on Facebook and other social media platforms to spread the word.

What have you found to be the most effective way to promote your campaign?I’ve posted the link on Facebook and have encouraged others to share it as well, tagging names to spread the word as much as possible. For my personal contacts I have also emailed and texted about the site.

Dennis Thewlies with his sister, Kara Tippetts

What are some of the challenges you’ve faced in the process of becoming a nonprofit?There’s a lot of work involved in getting a nonprofit up and running. The fees can be expensive and the paperwork process is long. You also need a board to run the organization, so communication and getting everyone on the same page is always difficult, especially when we are spread geographically. Trying to pull this organization together and get it on its feet takes a lot of time and effort—on top of a full-time job.

When did you start the process of becoming a registered 501c3?The foundation started in August 2015 and we are hoping to have it official in spring 2016.

What advice can you give others who are trying to start their own nonprofit?Figure out the best way to make your purpose known. Then partner with people who share your vision to reach your goals. Set boundaries and hold to them.

Do you have any advice on setting up a fundraising campaign in order to become a nonprofit?I would definitely recommend using the route we chose with YouCaring or a similar platform. We chose YouCaring because of the low fees and ease of use.

What other goals do you have in mind for the Kara Tippetts Foundation?We’re just getting started, and our first goal of becoming an official nonprofit is well within sight. Once we’ve established that, we’ll be concentrating on getting our website up and running. The website will be the primary means by which we can communicate the goals of the foundation and how we hope to reach those goals. People will be able to read about the families that we are seeking to help, and they’ll be able to partner with us by donating via the website. We’ll be holding fundraising events in the future, and information on those and how to volunteer or be involved will be available on the website as well.

If you wanted the world to know one thing about your sister what would it be?Kara loved life. Her motto was “Love big”— and she did. She somehow made everyone feel like they were her very best friend. She didn’t want to leave this world and her loves—Jason, Ella, Harper, Lake and Story—but she trusted in a sovereign God and his reasons for bringing her home. Not only was she secure in her heavenly destiny, but that God’s grace would be sufficient for her family after her passing. She found peace in her faith in Jesus and wanted to share that peace with everyone she met.